I had my physical today and will have a colonoscopy iin my near future, though she suggested waiting until after my foot is healed. We also have a plan to deal with my increased stress/depression for the short tterm. I adore my doc.
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SuziQ - May 16, 2018 1:15:30 pm PDT #3749 of 8218
Back tattoos of the mother is that you are absolutely right - Ame
Burrell - May 16, 2018 8:02:54 pm PDT #3750 of 8218
Why did Darth Vader cross the road? To get to the Dark Side!
Please get your colonoscopies, friends!! The prep is gross but it's just a few hours of your life.
Joining the chorus on this one. I had my first colonoscopy at 40 and they found a polyp, so had my second at 42. Which - ugh. But no more polyps after that so now I'm on the every 5 years or whatever it is cycle.
Fred Pete - May 17, 2018 3:22:54 am PDT #3751 of 8218
Ann, that's a ferret.
I put my first colonoscopy off a little -- I was 51. The day of fasting wasn't as bad as expected as long as I was able to drink bouillon. I'll also say that "clean-out" wasn't as bad as expected, but that's as much because of my expectations as the experience. I was out for the procedure itself. And Hubs and I have a deal -- we go out to lunch afterward, and he who had the colonoscopy decides where.
Connie Neil - May 17, 2018 5:48:34 am PDT #3752 of 8218
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If I could drive myself home, I'd schedule the damned thing, but I don't want to have to impose on someone.
Hil R. - May 17, 2018 7:53:35 am PDT #3753 of 8218
Sometimes I think I might just move up to Vermont, open a bookstore or a vegan restaurant. Adam Schlesinger, z''l
I had blood tests done yesterday, and my doctor just called because one of my results was off. She had a bunch of questions for me, and she wants me to get that test redone, and I was stupid and googled what that test means. I should wait until I get the second test and the results come back before I start worrying. Right?
Dana - May 17, 2018 8:02:22 am PDT #3754 of 8218
I'm terrifically busy with my ennui.
Right.
Laura - May 17, 2018 8:11:46 am PDT #3755 of 8218
Our wings are not tired.
Yes. Dr. Google is not your friend. There is a good reason they retest. Long lists of stuff can throw off tests.
Hil R. - May 17, 2018 8:28:06 am PDT #3756 of 8218
Sometimes I think I might just move up to Vermont, open a bookstore or a vegan restaurant. Adam Schlesinger, z''l
OK. I'm getting the blood tests redone tomorrow. I also looked at my results online and noticed another result that was outside the normal range that concerned me, which she didn't mention, so I sent a message to her about that.
Hil R. - May 17, 2018 9:02:38 am PDT #3757 of 8218
Sometimes I think I might just move up to Vermont, open a bookstore or a vegan restaurant. Adam Schlesinger, z''l
The doctor responded about the other test that was concerning me (which was a liver function test.) She said that it's not far enough outside the normal range to be concerning, and they'll test again in six weeks.
SuziQ - May 17, 2018 9:20:46 am PDT #3758 of 8218
Back tattoos of the mother is that you are absolutely right - Ame
Hil, my sister in blood tests.
Yesterday, in talking with my doc about my utter exhaustion and somewhat out of control depression. She added some additional blood tests since anemia, low B12, low vitamin D, and hypothyroid, all issues I have, can result in my current systems.
Lab results came in today and all my levels are normal. Which, great for the big picture, but no answers for the current situation. That means this low is all from exhaustion, pain, and stress. We are tweaking a couple of meds, so I hope those help.